River Usk – Craig y Cilau: Crags and Caves loop from Crickhowell

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Crickhowell

River Usk – Craig y Cilau: Crags and Caves loop from Crickhowell

Moderate

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River Usk – Craig y Cilau: Crags and Caves loop from Crickhowell

03:28

11.3km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.83 km for 0 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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528 m

Crickhowell Bridge

Highlight • River

Crickhowell bridge is a pretty crossing point of the River Usk.

Crickhowell itself is a small market town with the remains of a motte and bailey castle built by the Normans.

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558 m

River Usk

Highlight • River

The River Usk rises on the northern slopes of the Black Mountain (y Mynydd Du), Wales, in the westernmost part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Initially forming the boundary …

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638 m

Nant Onneu Meadow

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

1.46 km

Llangattock Village and Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

The village of Llangattock is an excellent base for exploring the Brecon Beacons National Park. There are plenty of accommodation options and places to eat and drink in the village, …

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1.82 km

Roman Steps by the Canal Bridge

Highlight • Trail

In-wall stairs built for pedestrians to use to climb down on to the canal below, these steps are marked with a bridle path sign just nestled to the side of the Roman bridge that sits over the canal.

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4.18 km

View of the Brecon Beacons

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.39 km

Craig y Cilau: Crags and Caves

Highlight • Natural Monument

The walk along Craig y Cilau is a pretty special experience. The imposing rock faces of the limestone escarpment are home to a really diverse variety of rare wild plants. …

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4.99 km

Craig y Cilau National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

5.96 km